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We live much of life amid unique choices. Joy is anchored in The One beyond our life.
There are times when solitude is better than society, and silence is wiser than speech. We should be better Christians if we were more alone, waiting upon God, and gathering through meditation on His Word spiritual strength for labour in his service. We ought to muse upon the things of God, because we thus get the real nutriment out of them. . . . Why is it that some Christians, although they hear many sermons, make but slow advances in the divine life? Because they neglect their closets, and do not thoughtfully meditate on God's Word. They love the wheat, but they do not grind it; they would have the corn, but they will not go forth into the fields to gather it; the fruit hangs upon the tree, but they will not pluck it; the water flows at their feet, but they will not stoop to drink it. From such folly deliver us, O Lord. . . .
― Charles Spurgeon


Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strengths.
― C. H. Spurgeon


Hope itself is like a star- not to be seen in the sunshine of prosperity, and only to be discovered in the night of adversity.
― Charles Haddon Spurgeon


If sinners be damned, at least let them leap to Hell over our dead bodies. And if they perish, let them perish with our arms wrapped about their knees, imploring them to stay. If Hell must be filled, let it be filled in the teeth of our exertions, and let not one go unwarned and unprayed for.
― Charles Spurgeon


A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t.
― Charles Spurgeon


Visit many good books, but live in the Bible.
― Charles Spurgeon


When your will is God's will, you will have your will.
― Charles Spurgeon
(Philippians 2:13, KJV)


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January 31, 2024 at 2:46pm
January 31, 2024 at 2:46pm
#1063245
The Bride awaits the trumpet call
with lamp and extra oil.
"The Bridegroom comes," alerting all
to cease our make-work toil.

If preparations are not met,
and we're out making sure,
the Groom will come as some do fret
in a moment without cure.

The oil and lamp cannot go out
for those in garments white.
They wait and serve His task about
in grace with all their might.

Great Wedding Feast has been prepared
for those, who love His Face.
In readiness with burdens pared,
redeemed in lasting Grace.

We do not know the day, nor hour,
but the Trumpet Feast seems best
to look for blessings He will shower,
to snatch from one Long Test.


by Jay O’Toole
on January 31st, 2024


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January 30, 2024 at 2:36pm
January 30, 2024 at 2:36pm
#1063188
What do I seek from Christmas Day?
Is it the things I then may get?
Is it the lights of bright display?
Is it the hungry needs so met?

The Best of Christmas Evermore
is He, Who died upon the tree,
The Light of Life to farthest shore,
The Greatest Gift to you and me.

This Babe, Who laid in manger low
redeems each heart, that He has called.
The greatest Christmas Joy to know
His Resurrection no more palled.

The Best of Christmas ever blest
is knowing, that the Day won't end.
The Joy is found in Arms to rest,
and Saving Grace from Wrath to fend.

The music of the Christmas hymns
need never stop, nor lose their style.
His Victory, it ever wins,
and Hope is found in His Blest Smile.


by Jay O’Toole
on January 30th, 2024


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January 29, 2024 at 10:53pm
January 29, 2024 at 10:53pm
#1063167
One month is gone with more to come,
until He comes, again.
Our hours, weeks, and months will sum
these earthly days 'til then.

The days we live, are they the best
to count eternally?
Will we be victors o'er each test
in saving's Gift so free?

One month is gone with ten to wait,
until great Christmas time,
but when behold the last great date,
forever He's sublime.


by Jay O’Toole
on January 29th, 2024


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January 26, 2024 at 4:46pm
January 26, 2024 at 4:46pm
#1063005
The Quiet is quite rarely all
for little sounds emerge.
In truth, one's sanity might fall
in total silence dirge.

The Quiet sounds like ringing's roar
to those of us, who hear
so many sounds that've got before
when they're removed and clear.

The Quiet's laced with cars' low din
upon a nearby road,
and squirrels assaying try to win
some tree he feels he's owed.

The Quiet shares its mental space
with other sounds, that be,
but often they are just erased
as the mind needs time, that's free.


by Jay O’Toole
on January 26th, 2024


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January 25, 2024 at 11:45am
January 25, 2024 at 11:45am
#1062946
Waiting for the start of the task.
Waiting for my rest to come.
Waiting for Someone to ask,
"When will all Time be filled to the sum?"

Waiting for my life to start.
Waiting for this age to end.
Waiting for the seas to part.
Waiting for my heart to mend.

Waiting stretches patience oft.
Waiting wonders what to do.
Waiting sees, that flight's aloft.
Waiting sees a door, marked, "Through."

Waiting knows there's One in charge.
Waiting knows it's best to wait.
Waiting sees the world at large.
Waiting knows He won't be late.


by Jay O’Toole
on January 25th, 2024


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January 24, 2024 at 1:10am
January 24, 2024 at 1:10am
#1062884
'Tis true it's something we all know
in theory or in fact.
Annoying or endeared we grow,
so clumsy or intact.

Our relatives have watched our steps
from toddling to old age.
They've been there through our many schleps,
the stupid ones and sage.

In theory, relatives all bless,
and help us on our way.
In practice, there's a bit more stress
with something else to pay.

We see in life some progress made
when smiles outweigh the taunts.
The Golden Rule is thus obeyed
in giving over wants.

I think old Albert must have had
some relatives in his days
for he quite seemed a little mad
in sticking tongue displays.

But short the distance 'tween the two
of wisdom or insane.
"You drive me crazy! It's what you do,
but I save on gas. It's plain.
"

Progressive relativity
in theory or in fact.
We grow in creativity
to hope where it is lacked.


by Jay O’Toole
on January 24th, 2024


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January 23, 2024 at 2:14pm
January 23, 2024 at 2:14pm
#1062866
To write the words I feel within
can help me to reform
the wounded heart, that's broke by sin,
whose days live in alarm.

I think I write to feel the pats
upon the back of me.
It helps me wear the many hats
of personality.

My writing in poetic style
gives voice to rhythm, rhyme.
It shows the heartbeats for a while,
a photograph of time.

I write such novel concepts here,
prosaic to the touch.
The conversations, cloudy, clear
show the life I see so much.

The poetry most often flows
in words, that jump to page.
The character, that speaking knows
emotions all will gauge.

Each heart, that keeps things bottled up
may life within depress,
but sharing thoughts as friends do sup
relieves the whole big mess.

Perfection's rod may break us down
to keep the life unknown.
Poetic license turns the frown
into some JOY full-grown.


by Jay O’Toole
on January 23rd, 2024

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January 22, 2024 at 2:34pm
January 22, 2024 at 2:34pm
#1062810
Relief from the cold we know, today
with temps much higher, yet.
The plants survived I grateful say
at peace from this week's threat.

Relief from the cold is just for now.
The future may hold more
of colder days, that backs may bow
a-waiting spring before.

Relief from the cold can touch the mind
with gentle hope to see
a day of grace with wonders kind,
in time to darkness free.

Relief from the cold in Jesus' Hand
gives daily growth to bless.
I've not one goodness for His Plan.
Each sin I must confess.

Relief from the cold apart from Christ
is possible in He,
Who bore my cost, that awful price,
forever to be free.


by Jay O’Toole
on January 22nd, 2024


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January 19, 2024 at 10:34am
January 19, 2024 at 10:34am
#1062656
Hunger
drives me
in the morning
to find some food.
Filled.


by Jay O’Toole
on January 19th, 2024


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January 18, 2024 at 3:13pm
January 18, 2024 at 3:13pm
#1062611
'Twas Christmastime when He first came.
However, not that date.
The world would never be the same.
His Gift would make some great!

His second coming is not yet,
but some will get the Call
to leave with He, Who paid their debt
to sup in the Marriage Hall.

The Rapture is the phrase we use
to speak of Blessed Hope
for those, whose hearts did not refuse
The One, Whose Blood is soap.

We know not when in a moment's time
the shout and trumpet sound
will take us to that Heavenly clime
forever to abound.

Will we at breakfast or supper dine
with those we love to live?
Will we at work or resting fine
have a moment's word to give?

Some may be here to write a post
a-sitting on a chair
when in a flash each body, ghost
will be gone over-


by Jay O’Toole
on January 18th, 2024

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